After takeover rumours swirled around Tyneside all summer, it seems the winds have taken those rumours 15 miles towards the coast, as reports claim the Black Cats are in line for “significant investment”.
As reported by The Telegraph, Sunderland are edging closer to a takeover by a consortium led by the 25th-richest man in the world.
The outlet claim Stewart Donald is “on the verge” of selling his majority share to the MSD Partners group, led by Michael Dell.
Dell, who is the currently ranked number 25 on the Forbes rich list, will not take a hands-on role, but his partners John Phelan, Glen Fuhrman and Rob Platek are expected to do so.
Roker Report have also expanded on the news, speaking about what it will mean for the club.
The popular fan-site expect “significant investment”, and claim the potential new owners don’t just want a “rich man’s plaything”, but instead hope to surge up the football ladder.
Unsurprisingly, fans are struggling to contain their excitement, and you can find some of the best Twitter reactions down below…
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